In the Season Three opening I sit down and talk with Becky Schnekser, Becky is a National Geographic educator, Explorer, grantee, field scientists and science teacher in Virginia. She recently published a book titled Expedition Science: Empowering Learners through Exploration and has joined a new nonprofit school opening this Fall in Norfolk, VA. She believes in field based, authentic experiences for learners of all ages, including educators because that is the way we use curiosity to drive learning.

You can contact Becky at: 

Website:  www.expeditionschnekser.com

Twitter: @schnekser

Instagram: @schnekser

You can also reach out to Peg Keiner and Adam Welcome at:

Instagram: pegkeiner 

Instagram: mradamwelcome

In the Season 2 finale, I recap and review the Netflix He-Man relaunch, Masters of the Universe: Revelations by Kevin Smith. I recap and review each episode from plot, to story points to Easter Eggs and toy nods. I did mostly enjoy the series and those who have not watched it completely or at all, there are spoilers through out the episode. Enjoy and please leave me a review on your favorite podcast network. 

In episode 71, I talk about the importance of creating goals, journaling and finding mind fullness in your personal and professional lives. I give instruction and advice on how to create a vision board, the importance of journaling and talk about three authors you should check out if you are looking into these areas for both your professional and personal lives.

Creatively Productive by Lisa Johnson

The Educator's Match Book by Mandy Froehlich

The Zen Teacher by Dan Tricarico

Podcasts

The Real Journey

Lemonade for Learning

The Modern Principal Podcast

STEM Read

In this special episode on Epilepsy Awareness, I am joined by Laurie McKeon and her Epilepsy Support group with mat Elfring and returning guest, Becky Vinehout. They share their story, journey and hopes as they talk about Epilepsy, seeking support and living and enjoying life. 

You can connect with them and learn more information on their discussions at:

Laurie: www.Marklund.org

www.hosannachurch.com

Mat: GameSpot profile: https://www.gamespot.com/profile/inferiorego/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImMatElfring

GameSpot's Wrestle Buddies podcast:

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wrestle-buddies/id1513234081

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lM7XfqOAwNjQqQVlRSbI2

Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/wrestle-buddies

Becky: National Association of Epilepsy Centers www.naec-epilepsy.org 

The Patient's section with video: https://www.naec-epilepsy.org/for-patients/how-an-epilepsy-center-can-help/

In this episode, I review my audio blog from my website written on July 9, 2017 on living with depression. I share this episode to let others dealing with depression and anxiety that it is OK to ask for help and to talk about your problems. 

In this episode, I give out a few suggestions for reading this summer. Whether it's for entertainment, education or self care. 

The books I look at are: 

The Boy Who Knew Too Much by Jeffrey Westhoff

Hacking Teacher Burnout: 8 Steps to go from Isolated to Empowered  by Amber Harper

Mindset Moments by Andrew J. Canle

Teaching with Google Jamboard by Alice Keller & Kimberly Mattina 

I am joined by the Batgirl to Oracle Podcast founder and host and fellow educator, Stella Bowman. In this episode, Stella talks about her love of reading. What lead her to education, what made her fall in love with both reading and listening to podcasts. Stella also talks about her:

You can connect with Stella at: 

Website: thebatmanuniverse.net

Twitter: @batgirltooracle

Facebook: Batgirl to Oracle: The Barbara Gordon Podcast

YouTube: Batgirl to Oracle: The Barbara Gordon Podcast

As I wrap up the school year, I reflect on the school year as a whole. The ups and downs and joined by my wife, Melissa, our son, Tyler, his friend Braydon on looking back at the school year and as we dream ahead of the 2021-2022 school year for all of us. 

Local teacher and old friend, Liz Padgett guest stars on the Pixel Classroom Podcast. A Genoa Native and graduate of the Class of 2008. Liz has an Associates of Science from Kishwaukee College and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Blackburn College, I also have my middle school endorsement. She also has an ESL endorsement from Rockford University and then worked as a substitute teacher for my first year in education. She taught 4 years of Kindergarten at Christian Life Schools where we first met and has been teaching 4 years at Cortland Elementary (DeKalb District #428), 2 years in 4th grade, 2 years in 5th grade. Liz has now been married for about a year and a half to her wonderful husband Rick. She is also a very proud Auntie to 2 wonderful little boys. Liz also have a small crafting business, and have recently done some tutoring. She love traveling and spending time outdoors. I am an avid walker hasn't  missed a day since October 1, 2020!

You can find her on Instagram @lizandersonski

In this episode I talk about my journey to losing thirty pounds. What inspired me, what continues to drive me to stay healthy and my history with weight gain, mental health and striving forward in both good and bad times.